CHENNAI: H Devaraj, a senior biochemistry professor at the University of Madras, has been selected as vice-chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Devaraj, 59, was a student of the university in the early 70s and later joined as a lecturer at the department of biochemistry in 1984. Devaraj will serve the post of UGC vice-chairman for three years.
He has done research in stem cell biology and cancer biology. A former director of the University of Madras' Guindy campus and a senior executive council member of the Madras University Teachers' Association (MUTA), Devaraj was also a former syndicate member and headed a panel that governs the university in absence of VC.
Devaraj, who hails from Ooty, was given a farewell around 11pm as he takes up his new job on Tuesday. "I received the order at 5pm today. Since I am catching the early morning flight, students insisted me to join them at the campus," he said.
He was awarded the doctor of science by the university in 2007.
He has done research in stem cell biology and cancer biology. A former director of the University of Madras' Guindy campus and a senior executive council member of the Madras University Teachers' Association (MUTA), Devaraj was also a former syndicate member and headed a panel that governs the university in absence of VC.
Devaraj, who hails from Ooty, was given a farewell around 11pm as he takes up his new job on Tuesday. "I received the order at 5pm today. Since I am catching the early morning flight, students insisted me to join them at the campus," he said.
He was awarded the doctor of science by the university in 2007.
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